Erick Knackstedt Email and Phone Number

I have worked in the Hotel business in Executive Management positions with Major Hotels, mostly in larger properties in the 800 - 1,500 room arena. General Manager and Executive Team for 30 years. Vice President of a 32 acre Water attraction, seeing growth of 23% in the 1st year and 26% in the 2nd year. I Have worked in Scotland, Ireland, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S. Graduated with a Degree in Political Science and a Minor in Russian Studies, History, Language, and Politics. Retired 7 years ago, started my own businesses including Consulting ventures in South Carolina and Mississippi. Also opened a recent recreation venture on the Gulf Coast called ‘Beaches and Bayous - Kayak and Canoe Rentals.’ My wife Elizabeth is the most beautiful and intelligent person I have ever met. A great person, friend, mother, and partner. Together we raised 8 children- 5 of mine and 3 of my wife’s. 2nd marriages for both of us, and as blissful and happy as is possible. Together we have 16 Grandchildren. Our Father in Heaven, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are so important in my life. The greatest blessings in my life are, and have always been because of the Faith and Knowledge I have in God. My other passions in life are Reading, Writing, Golf, being as successful in all of the areas of my responsibilities, being kind, loving, forgiving, trustworthy, and as good a friend as I can possibly be. I love life and the good things which come from it. Being a Political Scientist causes me to be more critical, painful, and seek for the best people to hold political offices while reinstating the Republic our forefathers put into place. I also believe that we should have more political parties than now exist, and that we should certainly have term limits on both the House and Senate. Lastly, I am healthy which I am grateful for especially after having a Traumatic Brain Injury seven years ago which has left me ‘different’ than I was before my accident. My wife has been my caregiver throughout the tremendous strain this debilitating injury has caused. My life is and has always been amazing and unique. Even though there are things that I can no longer do, what I can do I try to do well. Cheers, Erick K.